Location & Surroundings
Dera is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,196 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mpigi, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is 46 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Entebbe Airport, 26 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 6' 42" N, 32° 13' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1196 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 491 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:26
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (273 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.36 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 19.9 | 1.0 | 273 | 83 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.0 | 332 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 337 | 69 | 1,014.9 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 89 | 53.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 2.6 | 165 | 51 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 74 | 661.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 1.6 | 139 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 0.33 / 0.36 | 48 | 143.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 159 | 89 | 1,010.8 | 0.51 / 0.88 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 137 | 73 | 1,014.1 | 3.38 / 4.26 | 60 | 94.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 4.0 | 157 | 48 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 792.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 0.5 | 140 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 62 | 236.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 1.1 | 193 | 88 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 116 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 2.33 / 2.33 | 43 | 103.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 3.7 | 153 | 45 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 33 | 818.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.0 | 0.4 | 150 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 5 | 212.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dera?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dera today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Dera?
Local time is 05:26. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Dera?
Dera is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dera?
DEM 1,196 m.
Where is Dera located?
It is at 0.11175, 32.22400 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dera in?
It is in Uganda.